Paige Delsa

Current:715 University Parkway, Natchitoches, LA 71457 · (985) 629-1926 ·

PaigeDelsa@student.LSMSA.edu
OBJECTIVE: A tenacious student with an interest in biomedical engineering, chemistry, and computer
science.

EDUCATION
Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts, Natchitoches, Louisiana, August 2018-Present
● Unweighted GPA: In progress
● Relevant Courses: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Principles of Genetics, Advanced
Placement Calculus BC, Game Design through C++, Science Research Methods
Lakeshore High School, Mandeville, LA, August 2017-May 2018
● Unweighted GPA: 4.0
● Relevant courses: Biology

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Research Experience, LSMSA, Natchitoches LA (August 2019 – February 2020)
Researcher
● Assisted Dr. Stephen Costin, a chemistry professor, in developing a procedure for the formation
of a zwitterion for use in an undergraduate research course
Naval Research Laboratory, Stennis Space Center, MS (June 2019 – July 2019)
Science and Engineering Apprenticeship (SEAP) Intern
● Coded in Java a .kmz exporter to an .xml file over 5 weeks
● Analyzed oceanography data to determine salinity has potential as a passive tracer for the
ocean’s vector field with the use of MATLAB over 3 weeks
● Awards: First in SEAP Intern Research Presentation

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Student Government Organization, LSMSA, Natchitoches, LA (October 2019 - Present
Food Committee Head and Senator
● Bring concerns of the junior class to the attention of the government
● Partnered with the administration to improve food quality and nutrition, including increasing
variety and nutritional value of vegan and vegetarian meals
Aquila Post, LSMSA, Natchitoches, LA (June 2019 – Present)
Founder and Head Writer
● Created LSMSA’s science newsletter wherein I have interviewed alumni about their careers and
write articles concerning any other science-related news
Chemistry Club, LSMSA, Natchitoches, LA (October 2018 – Present)
President
● Organized fundraisers and activities for Mole Day
● Managing several students to perform chemistry demonstrations for middle school students to
introduce them to the subject early
Superintendent Advisory Panel, Lakeshore High School, Mandeville, LA (September 2017 – May 2018)
Member
● Advocated for my class to the school superintendent for a better cell phone policy in public schools